Becoming a vampire is easy. Living with the condition...that's the hard part.Newbie vampire Alyssa never asked for this life, but now it's all she has. Rescued from death by Lysander, the aloof and sexy leader of the Peregrinus vampire clan, she's barely cut her teeth before she becomes a target.Kallisto, an ancient and vindictive vampire queen – and Lysander's old mate - wants nothing less than final death for her former lover and his new toy. She's not above letting the Acta Sanctorum, and its greatest vampire hunter, Santino, know exactly where the clan can be found.With no time to mourn her old life, Alyssa's survival depends on her new family. She will have to stand alongside Lysander and fight against two enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them.Other Novels in the Immortalis series:Immortalis Carpe Noctem (Book 1)Hunters & Prey (Book 2)Pandora's Box (Book 3)Soulstone (Book 4)Immortalis (Omnibus Edition: Books 1-3)Novellas By Katie Salidas:House of Immortal PleasuresHalloween FantasiesKarma & MelodiesAnthologies by Katie SalidasVampire Bites
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"In Immortalis Carpe Noctem, Salidas displays a talent for conveying the
emotional turmoil of those changed without consent or the knowledge that
vampirism was even a possibility." --YzhaBella's BookShelf
"Immortalis Carpe Noctem has interesting story elements, and strong world building that I found appealing." --Book'd Out
"Immortalis Carpe Noctem is a great mix of Urban Fantasy, romance and Dark Fantasy." --Bitten by Paranormal Romance
"Immortalis Carpe Noctem has interesting story elements, and strong world building that I found appealing." --Book'd Out
"Immortalis Carpe Noctem is a great mix of Urban Fantasy, romance and Dark Fantasy." --Bitten by Paranormal Romance
From the Author
Immortalis Carpe Noctem is the first in a new series of dark and sexy vampire stories set in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.Once you've finished reading it, I hope you'll check out book 2, Hunters & Prey.
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32 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Immortalis Carpe Noctern by Katie Salidas
After being attacked on the UNLV and nearly raped and killed by her attackers, Alyssa is aided by Lysander (a vampire of course!) and subsequently turned into one herself. This story deals with Alyssa and her learning what her new life is like as fledgling vampire, and dealing with her somewhat reluctant sire.
This is not our typical vampire tale. At least not like the more modern fare we see flooding the genre lately. They DO drink blood (a lot of it) and instead of the whitewashed tales we are being fed lately, they DO kill when they feed.
If you like Sherrilyn Kenyon's take on the mythology of Vampires or the extremely heavy angst that authors such as Christine Feehan gives us; you will most likely enjoy Immortalis Carpe Noctern. Ms. Salidas takes great care to teach us her take on vampire mythology and set up a rather bleak world for Lysander and Alyssa. If you like lighter, happier, sexier fare, when the vamps are the dark, sexy, brooding `good' guy, this most likely will not be for you.
I believe that this writer will mature and grow into her writing quite soon and needs to be an author to watch.
After being attacked on the UNLV and nearly raped and killed by her attackers, Alyssa is aided by Lysander (a vampire of course!) and subsequently turned into one herself. This story deals with Alyssa and her learning what her new life is like as fledgling vampire, and dealing with her somewhat reluctant sire.
This is not our typical vampire tale. At least not like the more modern fare we see flooding the genre lately. They DO drink blood (a lot of it) and instead of the whitewashed tales we are being fed lately, they DO kill when they feed.
If you like Sherrilyn Kenyon's take on the mythology of Vampires or the extremely heavy angst that authors such as Christine Feehan gives us; you will most likely enjoy Immortalis Carpe Noctern. Ms. Salidas takes great care to teach us her take on vampire mythology and set up a rather bleak world for Lysander and Alyssa. If you like lighter, happier, sexier fare, when the vamps are the dark, sexy, brooding `good' guy, this most likely will not be for you.
I believe that this writer will mature and grow into her writing quite soon and needs to be an author to watch.
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Immortalis Carpe Noctem is the first in a series of books about a newly turned vampire (vampiress?) named Alyssa. After a brutal attack, she is saved by an ancient vampire called Lysander. He turns her into an immortal blood sucker and thus she begins to learn the trials and tribulations of being a vampire. The story is well written and kept me interested as it went along. The story is written in first person and the author notes the character's thoughts throughout the entire story. For me, this really helped flesh out her character a bit. A "moral vampire" Alyssa realizes she needs blood to survive, but only wants to take the blood of criminals. A choice I can see becoming more and more difficult to maintain in her new life.
The character of the ancient vampire, Lysander, is mysterious and brooding. A man who wishes to keep the secrets of his centuries old life as he begins to teach Alyssa how to live as a creature of the night. Little by little he teaches Alyssa slowly, too slowly in her opinion, about the things she must now learn. A very good story written for those who like the night stalkers. Reading the book you can see the time the author took to craft her characters. A very good story beyond horror. More like a coming of age story for a vampire. Definitely recommended for those who enjoy this type of genre.
A must read for those who are into the vampire books.
The character of the ancient vampire, Lysander, is mysterious and brooding. A man who wishes to keep the secrets of his centuries old life as he begins to teach Alyssa how to live as a creature of the night. Little by little he teaches Alyssa slowly, too slowly in her opinion, about the things she must now learn. A very good story written for those who like the night stalkers. Reading the book you can see the time the author took to craft her characters. A very good story beyond horror. More like a coming of age story for a vampire. Definitely recommended for those who enjoy this type of genre.
A must read for those who are into the vampire books.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Immortalis Carpe Noctem by Katie Salidas was an enjoyable read. It takes place in Las Vegas, so I recognized places she was talking about. It made the book a little more intimate for me. Since she's also a native, it meant she wasn't fudging it. Nothing like someone using your locale, and botching things. Her vampires were required to kill, but they weren't ravening monsters. They had powers and weaknesses, and were well-balanced. Just enough romance to be a love-story, just enough action to keep the plot going. And an open enough ending for sequels. I could have done with Alyssa being more active during the climax, but a fledgling really can't do much, so it wasn't a huge deal breaker.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
Looking forward to reading the next book. Though it could be a bit better written, maybe more detail would help.
Published 6 days ago by Rya Dutton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the book
The cover is what caught my eye, and then I read what it was about. Most books are about a male vampires point of view, so I liked that it was from a young girl becoming one. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Jennifer D. Shepherd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
I absolutely loved this book. This is my first time reading a book from this author. I loved the story and characters.
Published 15 days ago by Sarah Ackerman
4.0 out of 5 stars
no sparkling vamps here!
I really enjoyed this book. Alyssa is very likable. She is newly turned and of course, has issues having to kill to feed. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Bookaddict
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stupedness,
This is a book that caught my attention to where I couldn't put it down, I can't wait for the second one to come out. HURRY UP PLEASE I HAVE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS...
Published 25 days ago by JUDY HENDERSON
2.0 out of 5 stars
I just couldn't get into it!
I struggled to get into this book. The characters had no real appeal about them, they were deadpan and not because they were vampires but because they had no personalities or... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Barbarina
4.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read
A very good read. I especially liked the surprising ending. I look forward to the rest of the series.Thanks for introducing it by way of BookBub.
Published 1 month ago by Rasmus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Liked!
I enjoyed the book and was pleasantly surprised. It was obviously edited and well written. I look forward to reading more!
Published 1 month ago by GreenEyes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read!
I am EXTREMELY picky about the books I read, and I gotta admit, this one was pretty good. Thinking about saving money to buy the rest.
Published 1 month ago by Ashleigh R. Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good read
I liked reading this book. The story seemed well thought out. Although there are a few editing mistakes, it did not keep me from wanting to read through to the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Denise Gardner
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More About the Author
Katie Salidas is a Super Woman! Endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of mortal women, She can get the munchkin off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons. She can put hot food on the table for dinner while assisting with homework, baths, and bedtime... And, She still finds the time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to write.
And if you can believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for sale...
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife, and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
You can find out more about Katie Salidas,and her vampire novels at KatieSalidas.com
And if you can believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for sale...
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother, wife, and author, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many nights passed out at the computer. Writing books is her passion, and she hopes that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
You can find out more about Katie Salidas,and her vampire novels at KatieSalidas.com
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